Monday, September 28, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Flower
Okie I've one more game!
It's called Flower by thatgamecompany, creators of fl0w.
If you're tired of testosterone-driven blood and gore or if you'd just like to de-stress the healthy way, try this!
The main mechanic is simply tilting the PS3 game controller, traveling as the wind as we gather petals which make make a complete song. Playing this on HD with 5.1 surround really adds to the immersive experience with seamless transitions and amazing audio integration. I feel so happy saving trees and making the grass greener. Hope you do too!!!
A good reason to have another joint after Rock Band Beatles :P
It's called Flower by thatgamecompany, creators of fl0w.
If you're tired of testosterone-driven blood and gore or if you'd just like to de-stress the healthy way, try this!
The main mechanic is simply tilting the PS3 game controller, traveling as the wind as we gather petals which make make a complete song. Playing this on HD with 5.1 surround really adds to the immersive experience with seamless transitions and amazing audio integration. I feel so happy saving trees and making the grass greener. Hope you do too!!!
A good reason to have another joint after Rock Band Beatles :P
Monday, September 21, 2009
A couple of games
Hey guys! For this short break post-GCA, I managed to acquire/try out a couple of awesome games. First and foremost, Selamat Hari Raya to all Muslim friends :)
1) Rock Band Beatles (360)
Not really a true blue Beatles fan but the songs are a joy to play through compared to GH or Rock Band 1. The main draw of this Rock Band version is really the trippy theme and graphics, much unlike the graffiti street art.
Btw, the vocals now feature harmonic voices (as with Guitar Hero 5), which means that the game can support up to 3 mics singing different parts at one time :D
Was completely blown away by the whole psychedelic visuals; playing this game just makes you soooo happy :D Having completed the entire game, I must say the ending cutscene is just breathtaking!
*SPOILER*
Definitely not for your typical e-peen conscious rocker because the hardest songs aren't really that hard (in that case you could go try out Guitar Hero 5, THAT is challenging.) but more for the casual rocker who appreciates easy-going songs, the Beatles themselves, aesthetically pleasing visuals, transitions or better still, smokes a whole lotta stuff.
BOOMS!
2) Scribblenauts (DS)
I've just played the sandbox part of this game and haha, it provided hours of entertainment. Maybe I'm just easily amused but Scribblenauts does have a HUGE library of stuff, from your daily words like cats, fishes, stones, paper, to time machine, flamethrower, and the most comprehensive library of obscure bird breeds.
I've come to conclusion that God was able to prevent a fight between Satan and a Trex by walking around with one eye, holding a kangkung wearing a bikini. But apparently well, to some the puzzle might be too predictable. To others, it's hard like fuck.. but my brother pointed out that he was able to solve almost every level with a jetpack and fishing rod, so there might be some balancing issues there.
Nevertheless, just exploring the library of items is a good enough reason for me to get this game!!!
3) Fat Princess (PS3)
Ahaha yeeees! Okay this is only reason why I got a PSN account (add me @ muthucurry). For us TF2 players, the element of teamwork should be quite intuitive with the various classes. Stuffed in the RTS genre, it's a little bit of that and yet strangely similar to TF2 in some ways.
Attacks usually come in 2 forms - individual target or AoE, with damage types being upgraded by a Worker.
The classes are Mage (spell damage like burn or freeze), Priest (heal individuals like a TF2 medic or AoE heal), Worker (probably one of the most impt classes here to do fixing/upgrades like a peon), Archer (ranged) and Warrior (melee).
Basically the fat princess is your flag and there are different modes of gameplay very much like Unreal Tournament (CTF, territory control, team deathmatch etc) BUT in order to make it difficult for the enemy to bring the princess back, you gotta keep stuffing her with cake which can be found lying around randomly on the map.
The more cake she eats, the fatter she gets, and more players are needed to quickly carry her back... but that also means that the players CANNOT attack when they're carrying her.
I'd say the game is pretty much balanced for now (points-wise naturally the Priest gets it faster like a TF2 medic)
If you're bored of the princess, you could release your inner jock and just have a bloody game of soccer!
4) Brutal Legend (360)
Only managed to play a bit of this at GCA so can't say much... it's a little glitchy on the tech side but the winning factor is most probably Jack Black humour so if you're into that sorta thing, it's actually quite funny :D
OR if you're a gamer AND a metalhead.
BOOOOOOMZZZ!!!11
1) Rock Band Beatles (360)
Not really a true blue Beatles fan but the songs are a joy to play through compared to GH or Rock Band 1. The main draw of this Rock Band version is really the trippy theme and graphics, much unlike the graffiti street art.
Btw, the vocals now feature harmonic voices (as with Guitar Hero 5), which means that the game can support up to 3 mics singing different parts at one time :D
Was completely blown away by the whole psychedelic visuals; playing this game just makes you soooo happy :D Having completed the entire game, I must say the ending cutscene is just breathtaking!
*SPOILER*
Definitely not for your typical e-peen conscious rocker because the hardest songs aren't really that hard (in that case you could go try out Guitar Hero 5, THAT is challenging.) but more for the casual rocker who appreciates easy-going songs, the Beatles themselves, aesthetically pleasing visuals, transitions or better still, smokes a whole lotta stuff.
BOOMS!
2) Scribblenauts (DS)
I've just played the sandbox part of this game and haha, it provided hours of entertainment. Maybe I'm just easily amused but Scribblenauts does have a HUGE library of stuff, from your daily words like cats, fishes, stones, paper, to time machine, flamethrower, and the most comprehensive library of obscure bird breeds.
I've come to conclusion that God was able to prevent a fight between Satan and a Trex by walking around with one eye, holding a kangkung wearing a bikini. But apparently well, to some the puzzle might be too predictable. To others, it's hard like fuck.. but my brother pointed out that he was able to solve almost every level with a jetpack and fishing rod, so there might be some balancing issues there.
Nevertheless, just exploring the library of items is a good enough reason for me to get this game!!!
3) Fat Princess (PS3)
Ahaha yeeees! Okay this is only reason why I got a PSN account (add me @ muthucurry). For us TF2 players, the element of teamwork should be quite intuitive with the various classes. Stuffed in the RTS genre, it's a little bit of that and yet strangely similar to TF2 in some ways.
Attacks usually come in 2 forms - individual target or AoE, with damage types being upgraded by a Worker.
The classes are Mage (spell damage like burn or freeze), Priest (heal individuals like a TF2 medic or AoE heal), Worker (probably one of the most impt classes here to do fixing/upgrades like a peon), Archer (ranged) and Warrior (melee).
Basically the fat princess is your flag and there are different modes of gameplay very much like Unreal Tournament (CTF, territory control, team deathmatch etc) BUT in order to make it difficult for the enemy to bring the princess back, you gotta keep stuffing her with cake which can be found lying around randomly on the map.
The more cake she eats, the fatter she gets, and more players are needed to quickly carry her back... but that also means that the players CANNOT attack when they're carrying her.
I'd say the game is pretty much balanced for now (points-wise naturally the Priest gets it faster like a TF2 medic)
If you're bored of the princess, you could release your inner jock and just have a bloody game of soccer!
4) Brutal Legend (360)
Only managed to play a bit of this at GCA so can't say much... it's a little glitchy on the tech side but the winning factor is most probably Jack Black humour so if you're into that sorta thing, it's actually quite funny :D
OR if you're a gamer AND a metalhead.
BOOOOOOMZZZ!!!11
Friday, September 11, 2009
GCA 2009
Hey all,
Games Convention Asia 2009 will be next week 17th-20th September at Suntec! I'll be down on most of the days at the business centre or at the office (nearby) but will be free to roam about the exhibition mostly on Saturday. Will also be lucky enough to attend the conference on Thursday :)
If any of you guys are dropping by for lunch or anything, give me a ring or a msg ~_~
Apologies for my absence as well :( While Dome has his exams, I've also been busy at work preparing the games showcase for GCA (and other deadlines). Free time is a luxury these days and the drive to improve in TF2 has dropped to zero; I've become a casual TF2 player!!!!111
Nevertheless, good luck for your exams Dome!
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Inactivity Notice
Hey people!
The O' Levels begin in exactly 48 days from today, and I am scared shitless at how completely unprepared I am.
But in either case, heading to the TF2 WCG 2009 with my fellow XsTs is one thing I will never regret.
My first paper begins on the 26th of October 2009, and my final paper ends on the 14th of November 2009.
So until then, I'll be completely inactive and just busy sorting my academic life in order.
Hope to see everyone soon (preferably at an XsT paintball gathering cum outing sometime in November).
Wish me luck!
-Dominic
The O' Levels begin in exactly 48 days from today, and I am scared shitless at how completely unprepared I am.
But in either case, heading to the TF2 WCG 2009 with my fellow XsTs is one thing I will never regret.
My first paper begins on the 26th of October 2009, and my final paper ends on the 14th of November 2009.
So until then, I'll be completely inactive and just busy sorting my academic life in order.
Hope to see everyone soon (preferably at an XsT paintball gathering cum outing sometime in November).
Wish me luck!
-Dominic
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Been a bit quiet lately...
Hello all!
Wow its been a bit quiet lately huh! Guess the last TF2 update didnt really perk up interest.... as opposed to how the class updates usually do.
In anycase, Insanity, Hero and myself (Sick) have been playing quite a bit lately and look forward to you guys joining us! Usually at night around 9pm. Just give us a PM.
Cheers,
Brendan
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